spaghetti with three cheese sweet pepper marinara

South Elgin, IL
Updated on Apr 16, 2011

I love some good pasta, and not many places serve it with bold, rich flavors the way I like. This is my favorite variation on a classic marinara. The tang of the pepper adds some interest, and when you saute the fennel and oregano, it really brings out their flavor. I like the balance of creamy and hearty, and this sauce is simply no exception to that rule. I hope you like this one as much as I do

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 large red or orange bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes italian-style
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, light
  • 1 tablespoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/8 cup parsley flakes
  • 1 pound spaghetti

How To Make spaghetti with three cheese sweet pepper marinara

  • Step 1
    Finely chop onion and cube bell pepper, saute in olive oil with fennel seed, oregano, and garlic until just tender.
  • Step 2
    Stir in all remaining ingredients except parsley. Simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and add to sauce, top with parsley.

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